PR & Communications Lead — Media, Campaigns & Partnerships

The Candidate Ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

PR exposure breadth

Job summary

The Candidate Ltd is seeking a PR Manager to join a growing marketing team and take ownership of day‑to‑day PR activity. You will develop campaigns, secure media coverage, build journalist relationships and support wider communications, with scope across CSR, AI/search visibility and creator partnerships.

You’ll be a strong writer and communicator, highly organised and able to manage multiple projects while confidently shaping media narratives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in PR, digital PR or a press office role.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PR campaigns from idea through to coverage.
• Manage press office activity and media enquiries.
• Build and maintain journalist relationships.
• Create press releases, pitches and external communications.
• Identify new PR opportunities and newsworthy stories.
• Support CSR and community campaigns.
• Work with SEO and content teams on AI/search visibility.
• Support creator and influencer activity.
• Track and report on PR performance.
• Advise on reputational risks and elevate where needed.

Skills

Strong writer

Strong communicator

Creative thinking

Organised

Media relations

Job description

The Candidate Ltd is seeking a PR Manager to join a growing marketing team and take ownership of day‑to‑day PR activity. You will develop campaigns, secure media coverage, build journalist relationships and support wider communications, with scope across CSR, AI/search visibility and creator partnerships.

You’ll be a strong writer and communicator, highly organised and able to manage multiple projects while confidently shaping media narratives.